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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 08:26 AM
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I have an LEP turbo cam and had planned on a turbo setup for my LQ9 in my mustang as a DD.Well kinda need to get running now but NA for a sec, but I have this cam in already specs are: 236/234 .595 .595 117lsa how would this cam do in a NA application?
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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 05:05 PM
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I would think the low-end power will be weak, but how weak will depend on the engines SCR, cams ICL, the rear gears, and TC stall speed if auto trans..
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3.55 gears and 5sp
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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 06:09 PM
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I really don't like those specs due to the reverse split on the cam for a all motor setup.
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Yeah, the reverse split is what's making me weary as well.
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Originally Posted by fastcrash30
Yeah, the reverse split is what's making me weary as well.
If I was in your shoes I'll call someone like Martin at tick performance or Brian Tooley and ask them about that . I know for a fact Brian go give you a honest answer. On the other hand you just may be better off selling that cam and get one more suited for your application which is what I would do.
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What exactly are you asking?

Are you asking if it will be okay to drive till you turbo it? Make good power and keep it na?
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What exactly are you asking?

Are you asking if it will be okay to drive till you turbo it? Make good power and keep it na?
Yes, I've heard I can go either way with the cam specs. I'm no cam expert I've accumulated parts for a turbo build this cam being one of the parts on a trade. Just not sure if ill be finishing the whole turbo build this year but I already got this cam in and just wondered if it would make any power in a NA setup for the time being.
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Originally Posted by fastcrash30
Yes, I've heard I can go either way with the cam specs. I'm no cam expert I've accumulated parts for a turbo build this cam being one of the parts on a trade. Just not sure if ill be finishing the whole turbo build this year but I already got this cam in and just wondered if it would make any power in a NA setup for the time being.
Is it ideal? No.

Will it run and make decent power until you turbo? Yes.

That's the short answer. The long answer goes into overlap, cylinder pressures and other things the average person considers to be black magic when dealing with cams.

It's not going to make as much power as a cam designed for N/A, but it will beat a stock-ish cam all day.
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